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Bessie is a 2015 HBO TV film about the American blues singer Bessie Smith, and focuses on her transformation as a struggling young singer into "The Empress of the Blues". The film is directed by Dee Rees, [1] with a screenplay by Rees, Christopher Cleveland and Bettina Gilois.
- Biographical
Subscribe to the HBO YouTube: http://itsh.bo/10qIqsj HBO Films presents Bessie, focusing on legendary blues singer Bessie Smith, Saturday, May 16 at 8PM.
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- HBO
May 12, 2015 · HBO Films presents Bessie, focusing on legendary blues singer Bessie Smith, Saturday, May 16 at 8PM.The official Bessie (Music from the HBO Film) soundtrack ...
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- Nollywood Freaks
May 16, 2015 · Bessie: Directed by Dee Rees. With Queen Latifah, Kamryn Johnson, Rikki McKinney, Alan T. Coleman. The story of legendary blues performer Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.
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- Biography, Drama, Music
- Dee Rees
- 2015-05-16
Mar 25, 2016 · Queen Latifah stars as legendary blues singer Bessie Smith in this HBO Films presentation, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Dee Rees from a screenplay by Dee Rees and Christopher Cleveland...
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Queen Latifah stars as Bessie Smith in this vivid portrait of the legendary 20th century blues singer. Watch Bessie (2015) online at HBO.com. Stream on any device any time. Explore cast information, synopsis and more.
May 15, 2015 · Queen Latifah stars as the rebellious and talented singer who defied racism and patriarchy in the 1920s. The film covers her rise and fall, her affairs and struggles, and her musical legacy.